'Wolf of Wall Street' Studio Sued by Upset Stratton Oakmont Alum
Source: Hollywood Reporter
A lesser character in the Oscar-nominated Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street has triggered a $25 million lawsuit.
The lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, Red Granite Pictures and other producers centers on the portrayal of Nicky "Rugrat" Koskoff, played by actor P.J. Byrne -- one of the executives who worked at the featured corrupt brokerage house of Stratton Oakmont.
Don't recognize him? He's the one the lawsuit says wore a toupee throughout the movie. Still don't? He's the one who assumed a significant leadership role at Stratton Oakmont upon Jordan Belfort's resignation. Still need another clue? He's the one who caused the character of Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill) to remark, "F---ing Rugrat that wig-wearing faggot I can't believe that f---ing guy. I want to kill him," and Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) to then respond, "Swear to God, I want to choke him to death. Irresponsible little prick."
Now, in a New York federal court, Andrew Greene has come forward to claim a likeness to his own self.
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